Re: Wireless auth mode "shared" is missing on FreeBSD
Eric Anderson <[email protected]>
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Martin wrote: >The "shared"-option with ifconfig's parameter "authmode" does not work. > >I've looked at the sources in net80211 directory and there is >a "TODO"-comment in places where the shared key authentication >should be. > >Are there any patches available to make it work? > > I think Sam Leffler has patches in his perforce tree, but other than that, you'd be on your own. The truth is, that "shared" mode, is *less* "secure" than "open" mode.. Do some quick searches and you'll find some interesting articles/papers on the subject.. Good luck, Eric -- ------------------------------------------------------------------ Eric Anderson Sr. Systems Administrator Centaur Technology Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-mobile To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[email protected]"